HP Nc8230 Hardware and Software Guide - Page 169

Security Setting HP Administrator Passwords An HP administrator password is set, changed, or deleted in Computer Setup. To manage the password: 1. Shut down the notebook. If you are not sure whether the notebook is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on by pressing the power/standby button, and then shut down the notebook through the operating system. 2. Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the notebook (not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay). 3. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the notebook. Press f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press f2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press f1. 4. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Administrator password, and then press enter. ❏ To set an HP administrator password, type your password in the New password and Verify new password fields, and then press f10. ❏ To change an HP administrator password, type your current password in the Old password field, type the new password in the New password and Verify new password fields, and then press f10. ❏ To delete an HP administrator password, type your current password in the Old password field, and then press f10. 5. To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. 12-8 Hardware and Software Guide